Roasted Chickpeas are Yummy

We were home bound today in an attempt to keep our germs quarantined.  My oldest either has the flu or some other stomach bug.  So far the rest of us have remained healthy...fingers crossed!!!

To keep me from going stir crazy I decided to try roasted chickpeas.  They were yummy.  They made the perfect little snack.  

I just made mine with random seasonings from my cupboards.  I just came across a few variations I will be trying.  

You have to give these babies a try.  I am definitely making the honey cinnamon ones tomorrow. 

recipe and pic come from HERE

Ingredients

(Each 1/4 cup of chickpeas prepared with a little olive oil spray is about 100 calories.  

Some of the seasonings will add to calorie count)

• 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or about 4 cups cooked chickpeas from dried beans
• Olive oil spray to lightly coat the chickpeas
• seasonings of your choice (see below for suggestions)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
2. Prepare the beans for roasting by draining and rinsing them, then letting them dry on a towel until most of the excess moisture is absorbed. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 45-60 minutes or until the beans are crunchy throughout (just test one- if they are still mostly soft on the inside and there’s no crunch, keep baking). Be sure to shake the pan a few times while baking the beans to avoid burning them.
3. Immediately (while beans are still hot), toss with olive oil and seasonings. Serve hot or at room temperature. They are best the first day, but can be kept in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Seasoning Suggestions (add more or less if you like, these are just guidelines)

1. Sesame Soy- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2. Honey Cinnamon- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 2 tablespoons honey (you can throw these back in the oven for 10-15 minutes to carmelize if you like)
3. Garlic Parmesan- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4. Smoky Spice Blend- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, pinch cayenne (optional)